Save the tigersSomeday, we may never see tigers again because tigers are on the critically endangered list, which is why the National Zoo was celebrating Global Tiger Day. This is happening because of poaching and habitat changes. Large plantations have replaced a lot of tiger habitat in several tropical range countries. Tigers occupy only around 7 percent of their historic range. The current wild tiger population is at as few as 3,200 tigers, including only about 400 Sumatran tigers, which are listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (TigerPopulation). If people in the countries that the tigers live in do not take action to protect the tiger’s habitat and go against poaching, tigers have a big chance of becoming extinct. Most tigers are being held in captivity to keep them reproducing, there is one type of tiger that no longer exists in the wild but is held in captivity. Humans now control the fate of the tiger, their choices will determine whether it survives or becomes extinct (Wikipedia). If humans could make hunting tigers illegal for a while and let them reproduce, it would help the tiger stay in existence.

Three out of the eight species of tigers are already extinct, which are the Bali, Caspian, and Javan. The tiger has been a popular game animal and has been hunted for prestige as well as for taking trophies. People like to hunt tigers for their fur, claw, and pelts to make fur coats, rugs, and money; they also go for the tigers’ bones for medicinal use. For hundreds of years, if tigers saw people riding elephants it usually meant that a hunting party was about to happen. Threats to tigers can be separated into two categories: Poaching (Hunted for their pelt and bones) and retributive killing, which includes the illegal trade of tiger parts and human wildlife conflict, and habitat destruction and fragmentation, including illegal logging and commercial plantations...

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Save the tigers
Someday, we may never see tigers again because tigers are on the critically endangered list, which is why the National Zoo was celebrating Global Tiger Day. This is happening because of poaching and habitat changes. Large plantations have replaced a lot of tiger habitat in several tropical range countries. Tigers occupy only around 7 percent of their historic range. The current wild tiger population is at as few as 3,200 tigers, including only about 400 Sumatran tigers, which are listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species (TigerPopulation). If people in the countries that the tigers live in do not take action to protect the tiger’s habitat and go against poaching, tigers have a big chance of becoming extinct. Most tigers are being held in captivity to keep them reproducing, there is one type of tiger that no longer exists in the wild but is held in captivity. Humans now control the fate of the tiger, their choices will determine whether it survives or becomes extinct (Wikipedia). If humans could make hunting tigers illegal for a while and let them reproduce, it...

...majestic animal to the verge of extinction.
ABOUT TIGERS
The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest cat species, reaching a total body length of up to 3.3 metres (11 ft) and weighing up to 306 kg (670 lb). They are the third largest land carnivore (behind only the Polar bear and the Brown bear). Their most recognizable feature is a pattern of dark vertical stripes on reddish-orange fur. There are nine subspecies of tiger, three of which are extinct. Their historical range in Bangladesh, Siberia, Iran, Afghanistan, India, China, and southeast Asia, including three Indonesian islands is severely diminished today.
 The Bengal tiger
 The Indochinese Tiger
 The Malayan Tiger
 The Sumatran Tiger
 The Siberian tiger
 The South China tiger
EXTINCT SPECIES
 The Bali tiger
 The Caspian tiger
 The Javan tiger
Colour variations
White tigers Formed by the intermixing of various subspecies and genes of various tigers
Golden tiger
Maltese tiger which is blue or slate colored
Fast facts
Tigers that live in cold northern areas are usually bigger and heavier than those that live in tropical habitats.
No two tigers have exactly the same pattern of stripes.
A tiger retracts its claws as it...

...SaveTigers
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Steps to saveTigers
10:21 AM | Posted by Rocky Singh
Over the past century the number of tigers in India has fallen from about 40,000 to less than 4,000 (and possibly as few as 1,500). Relentless poaching and clearing of habitat for agriculture have been the primary drivers of this decline, though demand for tiger skins and parts for "medicinal" purposes has become an increasingly important threat in recent years.
However the news is not all bad. Research published last year showed that if protectedand given sufficient access to abundant prey, tiger populations can quickly stabilize. With India's large network of protected areas and continued funding from conservation groups like the Wildlife Conservation Society, the findings provide hope that tigers can avoid extinction in the wild.
The biggest threat to tigers in India is depletion of their chief prey like deer, wild pigs and wild cattle by local people. As a result although about 300,000 square kilometers of tiger habitat still remains, much of it is empty of tigers because there is not enough food for them to survive and breed successfully.
One important thing that you can do is learn as much about tigers as you can, and teach others about the threats they face. You can do reports at school, or just talk to...

...Tigers
One of my most favorite things to do when going to the zoo is to see the big cats, most especially the tigers. The tiger is the largest of all big cats, and as of right now they are on the verge of extinction. The tiger is the top of the food chain in its natural habitat. They are a revered animal among many cultures and are considered to be one of the most beautiful animals on the planet. Due to poaching, illegal trade and the encroach­ment of their habitats, the tiger is now one of the most threatened species on earth and on the verge of extinction.
There are six subspecies of tiger today and all are on the endangered species list: the Amur better known as the Siberian, the familiar Bengal, the Indochinese, Malayan, South China, and Sumatran. Sadly, the Bali, Ja­van, and Caspian subspecies have all gone extinct in the last 70 years (WWF). Wild tigers today can only be found in the countries of: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Far East in Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam (WWF). Unfortunately not all of these subspecies can be found in the wild any­more, to put it bluntly there are about 47 South China tigers and they are all living in zoos in China (WWF).
Tigers aside from being the largest and one of the most of beautiful of all big cats are also quite fascinating. They can grow...

...I know some of you are thinking of bears or elephants but no I’m talking about tigers. I have had an experience with them because my mom worked with them at a place called Tiger’s Eye.
There are about 8,000 left in the world due to poaching. The poachers kill them for their fur and sell it. Because of this they are dying off. There is a saying I know that is, “Beautiful furs are worn by beautiful animals not beautiful people.”
There are different kinds oftiger, like the snow, bangle, Siberian and swamp. There is also a hybrid, liger, which is a mix from a male lion and a female tiger. With snow tigers, they are very rare and mostly live in zoos.
Did you know that a tiger’s k-9 tooth is 4 inches long, and an adult male can way 700lb, with the length up to 13 feet? They also live 8-10 years in the wild and up to 22 years in captivity.
These animals eat wild boars but mostly deer. They rely on complete stealth to hunt. Tigers hunt alone to eat more and gain more strength. They live scattered around East Asia and are one of the few cats that like water. Also they are protected in the Koreas because it is one of their mascots for Tae Kwon Do.
So to recap, tigers eat mostly boar and deer. They live scattered around East Asia. They are 700lb with 4-inch long teeth. They are dying off due to poachers. Also the different kinds are snow, swamp, Siberian and bangles....

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RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
Today you will be reading a paper about racism, we make judgments about people around us based on what we learned from our elders. When you see the word racism the first thing you will think about is skin color, poverty or religion. Racism starts from people that come from a different background culture forming a biased opinion towards another person because of their skin color. Some people think just because of their skin color they can get away with a lot more things. Treating others as if they’re not human and alienated them from having equal rights. Racism comes in many ways but is not always obvious especially in today’s society.
Do to the article American racism continues by Laure D. Blackburne racism has been going on for more than 500 years, African Americans were haunted down, captured and physically beaded. Based on Laure D. Blackburne she said “one hundred and fifty one years have passed since slavery was abolished with the emancipation proclamation and 50 years since racial segregation was outlawed.” In today’s world hatred of African Americans continues like looking back at the trayvon martin case it could have been a different way of handling that situation from a young man with a black hood gets murdered due to discrimination. George zimmeran felt as if trayvon martin was a threat because he African American wearing a hoodie at night. Looking at the article American racism continues Laura d. Blackburne said “ it was no surprise to...

...species expert Dr. Barney said, “Saving tigers is simple. All they need is enough prey, space and protection. The difficult part is securing commitment from the world to save the species” (WWF, n.p.).
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Actually there are six species of Tigers living in the wild. From the smallest species, the Sumatran tiger, to the largest one, the Siberian which can reach up to 10 feet long. They are all critically endangered. They live across Asia, in around 13 different countries. Places like Cambodia and Vietnam, have already lost their breeding populations (WWF n.p.). Tiger’s live from tropical rainforests, to the cold snowy lands of eastern Russia. So why is it that the biggest cat in the world can be in such danger of extinction? Well, the facts are that these animals, for some, are considered “special” and are hunted for body parts. From whiskers to tail everything is sold in the black market. Their skins can be bought around $200-$500 from the poacher. Skins can reach very high prices when sold in larger places like the U.S. Keeping track or trying to stop all these crimes is not an easy job. Since 1997 there has been only 4 convictions of tiger poaching (DSWF n.p.). Places where the tigers live are also home of poor human villages. The resources needed are limited, like having well-trained personnel can be really expensive and not affordable. Indonesia, a great example of this issue, it is a...

...Tigers are the largest members of the cat family. They live in Asia and belong to the same genus as the lion, leopard, and jaguar. Two major subspecies of the tiger are the Siberian tiger and the Bengal tiger. The tiger is thought to have originated in northern Asia during the Pleistocene Epoch.
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<br><b>Scientific classification: </b>
<br>Tigers belong to the family Felidae. The scientific classifications of each tiger are listed in the "Types of Tigers" section of this report.
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<br><b>Appearance</b>
<br>The Siberian tiger measures 4.6 to 9.2 ft long, excluding the tail, which is 27 to 37 in long. The Siberian Tiger weighs 400 to 675 lb. It has thick yellow fur with dark stripes. The Bengal tiger is about 10 ft long, including the tail, and weighs around 400 to 569 lb. It is found in southeastern Asia and in central and southern India. Its coat is flatter than the Siberian tiger's coat, it has a darker color, and the stripes are darker. The Sumatran tiger is even smaller and darker.
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<br><b>Ears</b>
<br>The tiger's ears are its main advantage when hunting. Tigers have white spots behind their ears to help identify one another in the jungle. Hearing is the tiger's sharpest sense.
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<br><b>Eyes </b>
<br>The tiger's night vision is six times greater than ours. They have a mirror...